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Chicago White Sox Final Weekend

It’s the last weekend to get out to U.S. Cellular Field and grab a helmet full of nachos before the Chicago White Sox regular season comes to an end…and U.S. Cellular Field still goes by that name. Here’s some of the fun promotions.

Midnight Circus in the Parks

Date: Every weekend through October 16th!
Time: Various
Location: Various

A big show under the big top comes to local parks in Chicago each fall since 2007. The Midnight Circus has breath-taking local performers, including two rescue dogs, perform while raising funds for Chicago parks! In the past 10 years, the organization has raised more than $800,000 for the Chicago Park District!

From the website: Midnight Circus was a young, brash, troupe of performers on our first adventure together in Europe. We were enchanted with the intimate theatrical circuses we saw in the small parks and piazzas in Italy and France. The idea that families could come together in their very own communities and enjoy unique, exciting, world-class entertainment was a revelation to us. We were of the mind that you had to travel across town, fight traffic, and spend time and money parking in order to enjoy such a treat. We said to ourselves that one day we would create such a venue in our country, in our city, in our community.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Help finish the fight against breast cancer by joining 94.7 WLS-FM and the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of North Shore 5K walk on Sunday, October 2nd at UL in Northbrook!

When you join Making Strides, you are supporting the world’s leader in the fight to end breast cancer. The money you raise helps the American Cancer Society do the most for people with breast cancer today to end the disease tomorrow.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event with 94.7 WLS-FM!

Sigur Rós

Date: Friday, September 30
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Location: Chicago Theatre

Sigur Rós will be hitting up the Chicago Theatre for their North American Tour this fall and it’s a special one. The band won’t be touring with an opener… Instead, they’re rocking two sets (+ intermission) beginning at 8:30pm sharp!

Click to visit the page from sister station, 101 WKQX!

Lincoln Square Apple Fest

According to the website, dozens of vendors participate in the event yearly, selling everything from candy apples to scarves and hats. Stop by and pick up a fresh baked apple pie, a bushel of apples, hot apple cider, or even an apple pizza. Bring the kids along and hang out in the Kid Zone where children’s activities will occur throughout the day. Or relax in Giddings Plaza and listen to the wonderful sounds of local musicians. There’s sure to be something for everyone at Apple Fest!

Fish’N Kids

Date: Saturday, October 1
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Northerly Island

From the Chicago Park District website:
Fee: Free
Age Range: 8 and up
Family Fishing, Fly Tying & Tenkara Fly Fishing Classes

Fishing equipment and bait provided at no cost; using Spincast Rod & Reel combos, hooks, weight, floats, jigs and lures. Tenkara fly rods. (A unique form of fly fishing.) Professional Instruction by Chicago’s Fish`N Kids Program Fishing Instructors. Learn how to fish Chicago’s Lagoons and our Lake Front Harbors. Learn how to rig the equipment we provide easily and simply, and begin to quickly catch fish.

Perfect for everyone ages 8 and up, 60 minute classes include in-class instruction and on-the-water fishing (weather permitting). Fish are not really hard to catch. You and your family can learn how we help 10,000 people per summer catch fish. Bring clothing for all kinds of weather; we fish in the rain and wind, hot or cool.

Traffic Restrictions & Road Projects

The Illinois Department of Transporation is warning drivers to expect delays on the Stevenson Expressway, under Pulaski Road.
The Pulaski bridge needs to be inspected.
Temporary lane closures are scheduled between 7 and 11 a.m.

CTA and Public Transit Weekend Alerts

BLUE LINESep 30 – Oct 110pm Fri to 5am Sat

Boarding Change, Delays Between Cumberland and Jefferson Park

How does this affect my trip? Board/exit trains on the O’Hare-bound side of the platform at the Harlem (O’Hare branch) station.

Trains in both directions will operate on the same track between Cumberland and Jefferson Park, resulting in minor delays.

Allow extra travel time.

Why is service being changed? We are performing station construction to improve the Harlem (O’Hare branch) station as part of the Your New Blue modernization program.

Oct 1 – 210pm Sat to 6am Sun

Oct 2 – 310pm Sun to 4am Mon

Boarding Change, Delays Between Jefferson Park and Irving Park

How does this affect my trip?Board/exit trains on the O’Hare-bound side of the platform at the Montrose station.

Trains in both directions will operate on the same track between Jefferson Park and Irving Park, resulting in minor delays.

Allow extra travel time.

Why is service being changed?We are performing station construction to improve the Montrose station as part of the Your New Blue modernization program.

GREEN LINESat, Oct 1 6am to 6pm

Delays Between Roosevelt and Cermak-McCormick Place

How does this affect my trip?Trains in both directions will operate on the same track between Roosevelt and Cermak-McCormick Place.

Allow extra travel time.

Why is service being changed? We are performing structural maintenance to ensure that trains continue to operate safely along the Green Line.

ORANGE LINE Sat, Oct 16am to 6pm

Delays Between Roosevelt and Halsted

How does this affect my trip?Trains in both directions will operate on the same track between Roosevelt and Halsted, resulting in minor delays.

Allow extra travel time.

Why is service being changed? We are performing structural maintenance to ensure that trains continue to operate safely along the Orange Line.

Oct 2 – 3 10pm Sun to 4am Mon

Boarding Change, Delays Between Roosevelt and Ashland

How does this affect my trip?Board/exit all trains on the Loop-bound side of the platform at the Halsted station.

Trains in both directions will operate on the same track between Roosevelt and Ashland, resulting in minor delays.

Allow extra travel time.

Why is service being changed? We are performing track maintenance to ensure that trains continue to operate safely along the Orange Line.

RED LINESep 30 – Oct 39pm Fri to 4am Mon

95th-bound Trains Bypass Jarvis Thru Loyola Stations

How does this affect my trip?95th-bound trains will not stop at Jarvis, Morse, or Loyola stations.

For service from these stations, take a Howard-bound train to Howard and transfer to a 95th-bound train.

For service to these stations, take a 95th-bound train to Granville and transfer to a Howard-bound train.

Allow extra travel time.

Why is service being changed?We are performing track maintenance to ensure that trains continue to operate safely along the Red Line.

Proud to Run 2016

From the website proudtorun.org: As part of Chicago’s Gay and Lesbian Pride Week activities since 1982, Proud To Run (PTR) is an annual 10K run & 5K run/walk along the lakefront, focused on celebrating pride in and raising funds to support the greater Chicago area LGBTQ community. In 2015 we had a record turnout of more than 1,700 registrants. Overall, more than 2,200 people participated in this year’s event by running, walking, volunteering and sponsoring.

The Proud To Run 10K run & 5K run/walk is organized by an all volunteer, community based board of directors.

PRIDE Parade

The 47th Annual Chicago Pride parade steps off at noon on Sunday, June 26, from the intersection of Montrose and Broadway in Uptown, and ends near the intersection of Diversey Parkway and Sheridan in Lincoln Park.

Upwards of 750,000 people line the streets of the north side of Chicago for the event. Pets are welcome, but keep in mind that the rules still apply and open alcohol is not allowed on city streets.

Fountain Square Art Festival

From the official website: The festival takes place in downtown Evanston, just steps from the eponymous Fountain Square. It also features a popular children’s art tent with fun activities overseen by the acclaimed Evanston Art Center, food, and a soothing jazz-centric music lineup.

Saturday night enjoy a beer tasting with tickets for $25 that include 15 tastings.

Traffic and Travel

From TravelMidwest.com: The ramps connecting eastbound I-88 to northbound Farnsworth Avenue and northbound Farnsworth Avenue to westbound I-88 will be closed permanently for removal and detours will be posted. Traffic on eastbound I-88 exiting to northbound Farnsworth Avenue will be detoured via Diehl Road, Eola Road and Butterfield Road. Traffic on northbound Farnsworth Avenue entering westbound I-88 will be detoured via a similar route using Butterfield Road, Eola Road and Bilter Road.

Ramp closures and detours will also be put in place for the ramps connecting eastbound I-88 to southbound Farnsworth Avenue and southbound Farnsworth Avenue to westbound I-88 as work begins to reconfigure the ramps. Traffic for both these ramps will be detoured via Illinois Route 31 and Indian Trail Road. These ramps will reopen this summer.

Roadwork on Illinois 390 at I-290: On Saturday, June 25, one eastbound lane on Illinois Route 390 between Meacham Road and I-290 is scheduled to close at 9 p.m., followed by second lane closure at 11 p.m. to prepare for bridge beam placement.

At 1 a.m. on Sunday, June 26, a full closure of the ramp connecting Meacham Road to eastbound Illinois Route 390 and I-290 is scheduled and traffic will be detoured. The ramp is scheduled to reopen by 7 a.m. and all lanes are scheduled to reopen by 10 a.m. Sunday, June 26.

Meacham Road Ramp from TravelMidwest.com

Weekend CTA Travel Alerts

Cumberland station service impacts

BLUE LINE

Jun 24 – 25
10 p.m on Friday to 6p.m. on Saturday

Boarding Change, Delays Between Harlem (O’Hare branch) and Rosemont

Board/exit all trains on the Forest Park-bound side of the platform at the Cumberland station.
Trains in both directions will operate on the same track between Harlem (O’Hare branch) and Rosemont, resulting in minor delays.

Jun 25 – 26
6:00 p.m. Saturday to 6:00 a.m. Sunday
Boarding Change, Delays Between Rosemont and Harlem (O’Hare branch)
Board/exit all trains on the O’Hare-bound side of the platform at the Cumberland station.
Trains in both directions will operate on the same track between Rosemont and Harlem (O’Hare branch), resulting in minor delays.

PRIDE Parade

From the CTA: CTA offers convenient service for those attending the 2016 Chicago Pride Parade on Sunday, June 26. To avoid crowded areas like Belmont, attendees are advised to consider viewing the parade from areas like Broadway, south of Montrose — a short walk from the Wilson and Sheridan stations on the Red Line. For more information, tips and a map and information, visit our Chicago Pride Parade page.

RED, ORANGE, BROWN,BLUE LINESSun, Jun 26Increased Capacity/More Frequent ServiceRed Line: More frequent service will operate between 95th and Howard every 5 to 8 minutes from 9am to 7pm.Orange Line: Longer trains will operate between Midway and the Loop, 8am to 6pm.Brown Line: Longer trains will operate between Kimball and the Loop every 7 to 8 minutes from 8am to 5pm.Blue Line: Longer trains will operate between O’Hare and Forest Park from 8am to 11pm.Why is service being changed?Added service is being provided for the convenience of customers attending the 2016 Chicago Pride Parade.

LOOP ‘L’: ORANGE,GREEN, PINK, BROWN LINESJun 24 – 2710pm Fri to 4am MonTrains Rerouted Downtown: Lake and Wabash ClosedHow does this affect my trip?Orange, Green, Pink and Brown Line trains will be rerouted on the west side of the loop.

Ray Stagich’s Forecast:Friday – Sunny skies. High 82F. Winds NE at 10 to 15 mph.Saturday – A few clouds. Highs in the mid 80s and lows in the mid 60s.Sunday – Abundant sunshine. Highs in the low 90s and lows in the low 70s.

Windy City LakeShake Festival

After a successful first year, the Windy City LakeShake Festival returns to Northerly Island for three days of country music. This year, Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, Tim McGraw and Brooks & Dunn headline a Nashville-rich bill. The lakefront hoedown also features Kacey Musgraves, Martina McBride, Travis Tritt and Thomas Rhett—dust off your cowboy hat and polish those boots. (Note: There are no single-day tickets available for this festival)

PrairieFest – Oswegoland Park District

Date: Friday, June 17 – Sunday, June 19
Time: All day, each day until 10:00 p.m.
Location: Oswego

Manteno Golf Cart Parade

Date: Friday, June 17
Time: 6:45 p.m.
Location: Manteno

From the Kankakee Daily Journal:Fleets of golf carts will cruise from Heritage Park at 6:45 p.m. to the Leo Hassett Center for Music in Manteno, where Time Is Everything will perform until 10 p.m. The village recommends riders decorate their carts for the parade.

Jane Byrne Interchange work from IDOT: Starting at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, June 15, the ramp from the inbound Kennedy (southbound I-90/94) to the inbound Eisenhower (eastbound I-290) will be closed between Jackson and Halsted streets until 5 a.m. Thursday, June 23.

A posted detour will direct traffic to continue on the outbound Dan Ryan (southbound I-90/94) to reenter the inbound expressway via the 18th Street interchange. After exiting at Roosevelt Road, motorists will turn left at Jefferson Street, right on Harrison Street and left on Wells Street to connect with Congress Parkway.

From travelmidwest.com: Thursday, June 16, one westbound lane on Illinois Route 390 between Park Boulevard and I-290 is scheduled to close at 9 p.m. to prepare for a traffic shift on the ramp connecting westbound Illinois Route 390 to westbound I-290. At 1 a.m. on Friday, June 17, a full ramp closure is scheduled and traffic will be detoured via the Meacham Road loop ramp to eastbound Illinois Route 390 and back to the I-290 Interchange where traffic will be able to exit to westbound I-290. All lanes are scheduled to reopen by 5 a.m. on Friday, June 17, ahead of rush hour traffic.

On the Reagan Tollway in Downers Grove: On Thursday, June 16, the center lane on the ramp will close at 9 a.m. and reopen later that day, before closing again at 9 a.m. on Friday, June 17, with the closure continuing for the majority of the weekend. The lane is scheduled to reopen by 7 a.m. on Monday, June 20.

Weekend CTA Travel Alerts

Trains Rerouted Downtown: Lake and Wabash Closed – Orange, Green, Pink and Brown Lines will be rerouted this weekend from 10:00 p.m. Friday through 4:00 a.m. Monday.Orange& Brown Line Trains will operate as one route, between Kimball and Midway.Green Line Trains will operate between Harlem and 63rd.Pink Line Trains will run between 54th/Cermak & Downtown

The Addison Street on the CTA Blue Line will be closed this weekend beginning at 10:00 p.m. on Friday to 4:00 a.m. Monday.
A bus shuttle will operate between the Addison and Belmont stations.

#DumpThePumpDay: On Thursday, ditch the car and take the CTA, Metra or Pace. Take a picture and share on social with hashtags: #DTPChi or #DumpThePumpSweeps, to be automatically entered into a drawing to win great prizes.

Riders can enter multiple ‘dump the pump’ photos however rules allow only one raffle entry per rider no matter how many photos are entered. This is sponsored by the Regional Transportation Authority.